I am intrigued by smaller sized quilts lately. Is anyone interested in swapping doll quilts?

Here are a couple of links that inspired me:

http://dollquiltswap.wordpress.com/

http://images.google.com/images?clie...N&hl=en&tab=wi

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, leave a reply or PM me!

What size are most doll quilts? I'd probably be interested in doing the swap. Can we get some more info? Do we only make 1 or do we make multiple and receive a variety back? How long would the swap be open and when would the mailing deadline be?

Sizes could vary. Anywhere from 12" x 12" to 24" x 24". I think one quilt per person to swap would be good for a start.

Swap partners could give color hints, likes/dislikes, or just let the quiltmaker create.

Thanks for your interest colettakay! Even if it's you and me it will be fun! But hopefully we'll have some other participants!

I think it sounds like fun!
I would like to know more as well though!
Also I live in Canada, would that be a problem?!?
I will keep an eye and see if more details emerge!
Great idea!
Kendra

I hope this covers the guidelines. I borrowed some of them (with permission of course!) from another doll quilt swap.

DOLL QUILT SWAP GUIDELINES

SIZE: from 12”x12” to 24”x24”…any size or shape in between.

MATERIALS: natural fibers/cotton, wool, linen

EMBELLISHMENTS: if you want to use them, feel free…beads, rickrack, buttons, doilies, ribbon, lace….anything or nothing at all.

CONSTRUCTION: Pieced, appliquéd, wholecloth, or yo-yos; quilted by hand or machine; and bound.

LABEL: It is recommended that you attach a label to the back of your quilt. I know, this can be a bit scary for some people though, so it will not be a requirement. A label is however a very nice addition to any handmade quilt. Whether or not you decide to label your quilt, please do include a note with your quilt with your quilting board name, real name and contact information (snail mail address and/or email address, etc. so that they can thank you).

PARTNERS: You will be paired with a partner for this swap. You will make a quilt for your partner and your partner makes one for you. Feel free to discuss color considerations, likes and dislikes, etc. between yourselves. You will also be responsible for securing delivery addresses.

DUE DATE: The deadline for all quilts to be received is June 1, 2009.

COMMUNICATION: If for any reason you cannot met the deadline or you need to drop out of this swap, please let me know as soon as you know. If you communicate any setbacks with me I can make sure things work out favorably for your partner, no hard feelings.

SIGN UP: Sign up begins today and ends Tuesday, April 28, 2009. I’ll assign partners after that date.
If you would like to sign up, send me a PM or reply to this thread. Please let me know if you are willing to send internationally as we have several members outside of the US.
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Please sign me up and I'm willing to send internationally.

I might be interested, how long would we have to work on them? I have made a few small quilts and enjoy them.





PS. My avatar is 23" by 27" a little bigger than the rules would allow, but made for an antique doll bed.


Ninnie

I would love to join! June 1st should be no problem!
I can't want to get started!
Kendra

Just reread the post and June 1st is great so sign me up! I also will ship anywhere.



Ninnie

I'm a tiger for punishment, count me in!!

I've never done a doll's quilt before, but it was on the list of things to do. :-)

Ok Chele, thought about this all afternoon and yes i'm in.

Please sign me up, Chele.

Panda

This is awesome! Seven so far! We need equal numbers to pair up partners, so come on quilters! It will be fun!

Ladies!!
Let's enjoy doll quilt swap!

When will the partners be announced?

It takes up to 2 weeks for a parcel to reach America from here, so I'm a little behind before we even start. lol

Sign up for the doll quilt swap closes April 28. We have nine participants so far! :D

OK, count me in.

Chele, This sounds fun. Wonder if you will do it again late summer or in the fall? I'm on a committee planning a quilt show right now so I am interested in an exchange after July. Ellen

Ellen, if this swap is successful, I'll be happy to host another. I hope you can join us then! Good luck with your quilt show!

This is a great idea! I cannot participate in this one, but maybe I can sign up for a later one. Have fun!

I hope that you who make the doll quilts will post a pic!

Any other takers for the Doll Quilt Swap?

Sign up for the swap closes tomorrow. We have 10 participants so far.

1. Chele
2. Colettakay
3. KGoodhand
4. Ninnie
5. BlueChicken
6. PamH
7. Youme
8. tulip43
9. Darlene
10. Moonpi

I hate to be the odd man out but sign me up. Maybe we will get one more before then.

If we don't get one more I am sure one of the groups could be a threesome! I would have no problem with that.
Kendra

I wouldn't mind making two either.

OK, I have been contemplating this one but I think I can do it by June 1st. I already have the pattern and fabric so....sign me up! It should be alot of fun. :wink:

We have 12! Woo hoo! Anyone else interested? It's just a little quilt! You can whip one up in no time! LOL! Thanks to everyone who signed up so far. I can't wait to see what you all create!

1. Chele
2. Colettakay
3. KGoodhand
4. Ninnie
5. BlueChicken
6. PamH
7. Youme
8. tulip43
9. Darlene
10. Moonpi
11. kwhite
12. quiltwoman

I am excited to see what is created as well!!!
Are you going to PM us tomorrow with who our partners are?!?
I have been working so much lately, this is going to be a nice change!
I will be watching for my message so I can can started!!
Kendra

Partners are assigned! I PM'd the information to all participants. Please exchange addresses with your partner and have fun sewing!

Doll Quilt Swap Partners

BlueChicken/youme
Chele/colettakay
Kgoodhand/Ninnie
PamH/quiltwoman
tulip43/kwhite
Moonpi/Darlene

I'm so excited! And I just can't hide it!

This is a first for me. I've never made a doll quilt.

I am excited as well!! I just made my daughters little doll quilts for Easter! It was my first attempt! I think they turned out pretty good, but my daughters loved them!

Those are cute.

Adorable Easter doll quilts! I'm excited as well!

I just got back from Joann's where I picked out some FQ's for the doll quilt I'm making for Chele. Do you want to see pictures or be surprised?

Oh, K, they are so adorable! Now I am really excited!

This is going to be so cool!

I've been having a look at pictures on the net, the possibilites are endless!

colettakay, my family would laugh at this response, but surprise me! See, I'm getting more mature in my old age! Usually I'm the one opening Christmas presents two weeks before the holiday! I'm so excited to see what you come up with!

Good luck with wisdom teeth tomorrow.

Kendra, just finished piecing the top and back of your quilt and am really excited! I will get to start hand quilting it this week-end. It is really colorful and I hope you like it!



Ninnie

That's funny Ninnie!! I finished the top yesterday and am working on the back tonight!!!
Great minds think alike!!!
I hope you like what I decided on!!
Kendra